One teacher that i had as a homeroom teacher my sophomore year became a big influence in my life. I never ended up actually having her as a teacher but she was someone I would have out with and have really good conversations with before or after school. I also began my interest in teaching by helping her with lessons that she wasn't sure her students would be interested in. She also became almost like a guide for me. If I was having a lot of trouble in an area or with another student i could go to her for advice. Even as a senior I often visited her law class during my free period to help create a trial. She in many ways was like a mentor to me. I valued her opinion and was very grateful for the extra time she took to grade and review my papers before i handed them in to know what i needed to improve on. As a college student i continued to be in contact with her every so often but made a special point to tell her about my decision to switch into teaching. I know that she was a major influence on my life and made me realize my potential as a teach, even if I didn't know it at the time.